Disability Helpline

Self Help Clearinghouse

Disabled and Alone

Helps families and caretakers of a loved one with a disability answer the question, 'Who will look after my loved one when I am gone?' by creating a 'life plan' and carrying out each family's plan for their disabled loved one, as directed and funded by the family.
Write:
Life Services for the Handicapped
61 Broadway, Suite 510
New York, NY 10006
Voice: 1-800-995-0066 or 212-532-6740 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST)
Website: http://www.disabledandalone.org
E-mail: info@disabledandalone.org
Verified: 12/21/2009

ADA Technical Assistance Line

(BILINGUAL) Provides free publications on the American Disabilities Act. A new publication will be available each month in a limited supply.
Voice: 1-800-514-0301 (Mon.-Wed., Fri., 9am-5:30pm; Thurs., 12:30pm-5:30pm EST)
TDD: 1-800-514-0383 (Mon.-Wed., Fri., 9am-5:30pm; Thurs., 12:3opm-5:30pm EST)
Verified: 12/17/2009

Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP)

Support for parents of special needs children. Referrals to educational advocates, support groups, attorneys and other resources. Medical insurance problem solving. Assistance with estate planning. Newsletter, speakers' bureau and interactive bulletin boards.
Voice: 1-800-872-5827
Verified: 12/17/2009

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

(MULTILINGUAL) Information, speakers, technical assistance, training and referrals regarding enforcing ADA and prohibiting discrimination in employment of disabled persons.
Voice: 1-800-669-4000
TDD: 1-800-669-6820
Verified: 12/17/2009

Easter Seals National Headquarters Disability Helpline

(BILINGUAL) Provides disability resource packets for children and adults with disabilities.
Voice: 1-800-221-6827 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm CST)
Verified: 12/17/2009

Through the Looking Glass

(BILINGUAL) Phone support, newsletter, information and referrals for disabled parents or parents of disabled children.
Voice: 1-800-644-2666 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm PST)
TDD: 1-800-804-1616 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm PST)
Verified: 12/17/2009

University of Montana Rural Institute

Provides support, education, research and service for children and adults with disabilities who live in rural areas. Technological services, early intervention, personnel development, research and assistive technology services are available.
Voice: 1-800-732-0323 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm MST)
Verified: 12/21/2009

Disabled American Veterans

Provides free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies of the government. Guidelines for developing chapters.
Voice: 1-877-426-2838 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:30 EST)
Verified: 12/02/2009

National Council on Independent Living

Provides information and referrals to independent living centers.
Voice: 1-877-525-3400
Verified: 12/17/2009

National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse

Maintains a database of over 80,000 accessible apartments nationwide. Helps people with disabilities find accessible apartments. Owners and managers may also use this service to register their accessible units.
Voice: 1-800-421-1221 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5:30pm EST)
Verified: 12/02/2009

Library of Congress National Library Blind and Physically Handicapped

Refers callers to libraries that have information on books on tapes and in Braille available for qualified blind or handicapped persons who can't read standard print.
Voice: 1-800-424-8567 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm EST)
Website: http://www.nls.gov
Verified: 10/15/2010

Abledata

Provides information, publications and consumer reviews of all types of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities. Sponsored by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and U.S. Dept. of Education.
Voice: 1-800-227-0216 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:30pm EST)
Verified: 12/21/2009

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

(BILINGUAL) Provides information on disabilities with a special focus on children (birth to age 22). Services include information, referrals, technical assistance to parents, educators, caregivers and advocates. Referrals to support groups. Most publications are free.
Voice: 1-800-695-0285 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST)
TDD: 1-800-695-0285 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST)
Verified: 12/17/2009

Access Board

(BILINGUAL) Advocates for accessibility. Provides publications and forms to press charges against agencies that are not accessible.
Voice: 1-800-872-2253
TDD: 1-800-993-2822
Verified: 12/21/2009

Canine Companions for Independence

Trains dogs to assist people with physical and developmental disabilities. Also has opportunities for people interested in volunteering to raise puppies.
Voice: 1-866-224-3647
Verified: 12/17/2009

Technical Assistance Alliance for Parents Centers

Support and education for families of children with any disability. Advocates for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Literature, training sessions, information and referrals.
Voice: 1-888-248-0822 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)
Verified: 12/17/2009

Childcare Plus

Information and referrals to families of children (birth to 5). Provides training for childcare providers and other early childcare professionals.
Voice: 1-800-235-4122
Verified: 12/21/2009

Job Accommodation Network

Information on accommodations for people with disability. Sponsored by Office of Disability Employment Policy and Dept. of the Labor.
Voice: 1-800-526-7234 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm EST)
TDD: 1-877-781-9403 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm EST)
Verified: 12/17/2009

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